Total births
249
Unisex name · since 1912
Edell
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 249 babies named Edell, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 249
- total births
- 1912–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Edell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 249 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Edell has been recorded 249 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1954.
- 249 total births
- 1912–1954 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
249 girls have been named Edell since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1954.
- 249
- total births
- 1912–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Edell was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
17 babies were named Edell in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Edell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Edell splits its recorded history at 1926: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1949 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Edell at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Edell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1954
- Peak year (1927)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Edell popularity over time - boys
45 total births recorded since 1916 (Edell as boys' name)
Edell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Edell's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Edell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
74 births
- 1920s
1920s
114 births
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 14
1950s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 114 births (46% of all-time use).
Edell by state
Where Edell concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 24 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 2.0% |
South Carolina share of Edell's total US births 9.6%
Even split
24 of 249 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Edell? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 249 babies named Edell. The most recent recorded year was 1954. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 17 births.
When was Edell most popular? ▼
Edell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Edell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Edell are South Carolina (24 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Edell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Edell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 249 births, and as a boy's name it has 45 births.
How long has the name Edell been used? ▼
Records for Edell go back to 1912, giving 43 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Edell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eden, Edelmira, Edelyn, Edeline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Edell's data
- Edell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (114 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Edells (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Edell
Nearby Names Like Edell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Edell
Eden Girl
#72 52,434 births
Edelmira Girl
655 births
Edelyn Girl
#4255 505 births
Edeline Girl
#6749 270 births
Edee Girl
108 births
Compare Edell side by side: Edell vs Eden Edell vs Edelmira Edell vs Edelyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Edell: Baby Name Since 1912 - 249 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/edell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Edell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.